Job Vacancies
Planner - Development Control (Oxford City Council)
£25, 472 - £28,636 pro rata (Grade 6) part-time 3 or 4 day per week basis to cover a 4 or 5 month period of a process review in development control between April and August.
Oxford City Council are recruiting a planner for the Development Control team. You will contribute to the working of the Development Control team in all respects, giving pre-application advice, dealing with a wide range of planning applications and relevant proposals and written representations appeals.
For an informal discussion please contact Martin Armstrong, Development Control Team Leader on 01865 249811 ext 2703. Alternatively, email mcarmstrong@oxford.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 11 March
Service Assistant - Mobility Equipment (British Red Cross)
£5.90 per hour (£2,148.00 per annum)
The Mobility Equipment Loans Service provides short-term loan of mobility equipment to help people in crisis to remain independent.
We are looking for a practical, hands-on person who is willing to learn on the job skills. You will need to enjoy being part of the team and work on your own initiative to provide support to the service. The job will involve quality control, checking for defects and routine maintenance of equipment. You will need to follow cleaning procedures for decontamination of equipment and you will also be moving and handling mobility equipment such as wheelchairs up to 48lbs in weight. Training will be given.
The job will be part of a job share and will be between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Hours can be flexible although we would prefer Tuesday and Thursdays.
For further information or an application pack, please visit our website: www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies quoting reference SE43542 or alternatively please contact Nasir Jamal on
01235 552660 or email Njamal@redcross.org.uk for an application form.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 15th March 2010.
Mobilisation Project Manager (Climate Outreach and Information Officer [COIN])
£25,500 FTE pro-rata 3 days per week.
COIN is recruiting for a skilled Project Manager to manage and further develop COIN's mobilisation work. The work will involve promoting and further developing COIN's Climate Action Groups, contributing to COIN's work with Trade Union Action Groups and further development of COIN's mobilisation work across all sectors.
The successful candidate will have proven skills and experience in mobilising groups and communities on climate change together with sound communication, networking and project management skills.
For further information, including an application pack, see www.coinet.org.uk. Applications to be returned by Friday 12 March 5.00pm to Tim Baster on tim@coinet.org.uk.
Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Oxfordshire MIND)
£21,519 - £24,646 37 hours per weke. 6 weeks annual leave per annum.
The postholder will:
- work within the Oxfordshire 'Improving Access to Psychological Therapies' (IAPT) service which will be called TalkingSpace.
- Provide a range of high volume low intensity Step 2 cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self management. interventions to clienty with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
- Work on a rota basis at the Telephone and Referral Centre.
- See patients and deliver low intensity interventions in different locations around the County.
- Undertake GP liaison, data entry and follow up work.
- The post holder will have passed the accredited IAPT training.
If you would like an application pack please contact 01865 263734 or email recruitment@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15 March 2010.
Mechanic / Retail Assistant, Apprenticeships x6 and future jobs fund places x2 (Oxford Cycle Workshop)
Oxford Cycle workshop and OCW Training are working together to offer a number of employment opportunities in Oxford. They are offering the following positions:
- Mechanic / Retail Assistant
- Apprenticeships x6 for 16-17 year olds
- Two positions filled via the Future jobs Fund
For details of these positions contact Jonty Semper on 0845 313 8431 or email jonty@ocwt.coop.
Street Warden Team Leader (Oxford City Council)
Ref 7497E Grade 6
£25,472 - £28,636 37 hours per week
As Street Warden Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading our Street Warden Service to deliver the service objectives within required performance standards. You will be required to build effective local relationships with such key partners, in Street Warden neighbourhoods, as: the police, schools, community groups, tenants and residents groups and housing providers.
For full details of the post, including application forms and job descriptions please call 01865 252258 or email recruitment@oxford.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 17 March at 4.30pm
Community Network Administrator (Low Carbon Communities Network)
Hours: Up to 80 hours per month, Location: Oxford
The Low Carbon Communities Network is a national network aimed at linking and supporting the rapidly growing movement of local and community level climate change groups. To take forward our work programme, we are seeking a person to provide professional administrative support, working with and providing coordination for the LCCN Management Committee Activities including subgroups on Development, Fundraising, and Policy and with gradually taking overall responsibility for the communications of the Network including web site updating and further development.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Chris Church (chrischurch@cooptel.net)
Closing date: Friday 19th March
Systems Support Officer (Oxford City Homes)
Job Ref 10049
£21,519 to £24,646 37 hours per week - permanent position.
Oxford City Homes is seeking a self motivated and enthusiastic individual, to provide first line support to a variety of system users. The position will use a wide spectrum of skills including: problem solving, fault diagnosis and rectification, report development and user training, focusing on providing an efficient support service for all users of the computer systems primarily utilised within Oxford City Homes, but also Council wide.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Victoria Fensome on 01865 335413 or email vfensome@oxford.gov.uk.
Closing date is Friday 19 March 4.30pm.
